**This software is still in an early stage of development. Check out the issues, and feel free to contribute!**
## Summary
This is a complete rewrite in Rust of the [UAD project](https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater),
which aims to improve privacy and battery performance by removing unnecessary
and obscure system apps.
This can also contribute to improving security by reducing [the attack surface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_surface).
Packages are as well documented as possible to provide a better understanding
of what you can delete or not. The worst issue that could happen is removing
an essential system package needed during boot causing then an unfortunate
bootloop. After about 5 failed system boots, the phone will automatically reboot
in recovery mode, and you'll have to perform a FACTORY RESET. Make a backup first!
In any case, you **CANNOT** brick your device with this software!
That's the main point, right?
## Features
- [x] Uninstall/Disable and Restore/Enable system packages
- [x] Multi-user support (e.g. apps in work profiles)
- [x] Export/Import your selection in `uad_exported_selection.txt`
- [x] Multi-device support: you can connect multiple phones at the same time
- [x] All your actions are logged, so you never forget what you've done
NB : System apps cannot truly be uninstalled without root (see the [FAQ](https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater/wiki/FAQ))
## Universal Debloat Lists
- [x] GFAM (Google/Facebook/Amazon/Microsoft)
- [x] AOSP
- [x] Manufacturers (OEM)
- [x] Mobile carriers
- [x] Qualcomm / Mediatek / Miscellaneous
## Manufacturers debloat lists
* [ ] Archos
* [X] Asus
* [ ] Blackberry
* [X] Fairphone
* [ ] Gionee
* [X] Google
* [x] Honor
* [ ] HTC
* [X] Huawei
* [X] iQOO
* [X] LG
* [X] Lenovo
* [X] Motorola
* [X] Nokia
* [X] Nubia
* [X] Nothing Phone
* [X] OnePlus
* [X] Oppo
* [X] Realme
* [X] Samsung
* [X] Sony
* [X] Tecno
* [X] TCL
* [X] Unihertz
* [X] Vivo/iQOO
* [X] Wiko
* [X] Xiaomi
* [X] ZTE
## Mobile carriers debloat lists
| Country | Carriers |
| ------- | ------------------------------- |
| France | Orange, SFR, Free, Bouygues |
| USA | T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T |
| Germany | Telekom |
| UK | EE |
## How to use it
- **Read the [FAQ](https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater/wiki/FAQ)!**
- **Do a proper backup of your data! You can never be too careful!**
- Enable _Developer Options_ on your smartphone.
- Turn on _USB Debugging_ from the developer panel.
- From the settings, disconnect from any OEM accounts (when you delete an OEM
account package it could lock you on the lock screen because the phone can't
associate your identity anymore)
- Install ADB (see the instructions by clicking on your OS below):
LINUX
- Install _Android platform tools_ on your PC :
Debian Base:
```bash
sudo apt install android-sdk-platform-tools
```
Arch-Linux Base:
```bash
sudo pacman -S android-tools
```
Red Hat Base:
```bash
sudo yum install android-tools
```
OpenSUSE Base:
```bash
sudo zypper install android-tools
```
Gentoo Base:
```bash
sudo emerge -av dev-util/android-tools
```
NixOS Base:
```bash
sudo nix-shell -p android-tools
```
Alpine Linux or FreeBSD Base:
```bash
sudo pkg install android-tools
```
Fedora Base:
```bash
sudo dnf install android-tools
```
Replace sudo with doas depending on what you use
MAC OS
- Install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)
- Install _Android platform tools_
```bash
brew install android-platform-tools
```
WINDOWS
- Download [android platform tools](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip)
and unzip it somewhere.
- [Add the android platform tools to your PATH](https://www.architectryan.com/2018/03/17/add-to-the-path-on-windows-10/)
**OR** make sure to launch UAD from the same directory.
- [Install USB drivers for your device](https://developer.android.com/studio/run/oem-usb#Drivers)
- Check your device is detected:
```bash
adb devices
```